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The United Kingdom government has pledged funds to undertake three major infrastructure projects in Ghana this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Tamale Airport, the Bekwai hospital project and the Kumasi Central Market are all set to receive funding to either undergo <\/span>major<\/span><\/span><\/span> expansion, construction or facilitate the installation of essential equipment as part of the UK government\u2019s partnership agreements with the Government of Ghana.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The UK\u2019s Minister for Africa, Hon Harriet Baldwin, announced the funding support on Tuesday, 26 February 2019 at the end of the second UK-Ghana Business Council (UKGBC) Meetings held in London, UK.<\/span><\/p>\n

The meetings, co-chaired by Mrs Baldwin and the Vice President of the Republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, brought together Ministers and other government officials from both countries as well as captains of industry to deliberate on ways to deepen business and other ties between the two countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe will be backing the modernization of Kumasi Central Market with a total of 80 million Euros in support of this major trading centre. It’s visited by over 800,000 people every day and it will see upgrades of its electrical networks, its water supplies, it’s generators, its fire detection systems and it’s public transport,\u201d\u00a0Baldwin announced.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cSecond, we will be backing the expansion of Tamale Airport which will include the construction of a modern, new International terminal building. It’s a $56 million US loan which will enable the airport\u2019s expansion to improve tourist access and promote economic growth as well as benefiting Hajj pilgrims with a new multi-purpose facility.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAnd the third project we\u2019re backing is in completing Bekwai hospital. Led by the Eurofinsa Group and insurance firm Ellipse UK, UKEF (UK Export Finance)\u2019s guarantee of a 20 million euro loan will support every aspect of the hospital\u2019s construction which will include 120 new beds, an Emergency Department, a Maternity Ward and an Operating Theatre,\u201d she disclosed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The announcements, Mrs Baldwin said, was \u201cjust a flavour of some of the amazing announcements that have come through as a result of this UK-Ghana Business Council meeting\u201d, adding, \u201cit’s something we’re committed to doing with a 6 months frequency in terms of taking this agenda forward.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

The overarching goal of the UKGBC is to match as closely as possible Ghana\u2019s needs with UK expertise, financing and private sector support. The London meetings explored new strategies and opportunities to enhance trade and investment between the two countries. <\/span><\/p>\n

The UK-Ghana Business Council will next meet at Accra in October this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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